The Suicide Trilogy, was initiated by Adrian Baez (My
Perversion, Queen Wasp), who is no
stranger to Severed Cinema readers. His first chapter, Entrails & Amour, follows a
toxic relationship between two girls that brings out despair and
carnage. The second in the trilogy, The Devil in Me,
directed by Alexis Rousseau, follows an amateur adult performer,
obsessed with metal and death, who dives into a deep depression.
This brings us to An Ultraviolent Colour, the third
chapter of the trilogy, directed by Sam Hel.

An Ultraviolent Colour, begins with our protagonist,
Emily (Mercedes), as she lines her bathroom floor with painterâs
plastic. However, she definitely will not be painting that room.
The film cuts back and forth between her bathroom, where the
deed will be done, and her roaming the streets of LA, gearing
herself up for what she believes has to happen. The next scene
shows Emily walking a city sidewalk, documented by her
videographer. âIâm not ready, fuck that.â she states. She
wishes things were different, that her life was better.

Back in her bathroom, she washes her face and disrobes. Staring
into the mirror she puts on a thin, white balaclava, or Luchador-style
mask, and readies a utility knife. She licks the metal blade
then swiftly digs it across her thigh (the blood spilled looks
rather convincing). The film then cuts back to walking down an
LA street as the soundtrack appropriately blares. âYouâre
here to edit. Only to document and deliver to the masses.â
she emphasises to her videographer. Digging that knife into her
leg cemented what she will do, thus initiating the beginning of
the end for Emily.

There are several scenes in An Ultraviolent Colour that
allow the viewer to completely realize Emilyâs emotional
anguish. Whether she is writhing, laying naked in her bathtub,
or attempting to strangle herself with a belt, her facial
grimaces highlight her deep emotional distress. The superb
soundtrack choices for these scenes, perfectly amplify her
personal turmoil.

We know Emily has had a life of abuse, but we donât really
know what path brought her to this point of desperation. To some
viewers this film will merely be a voyeurâs glimpse into the
life of psychological struggle. Other viewers who may be going
through similar emotional suffering, may find this as a
cathartic experience, rather than actually following Emilyâs
suicidal path.

An Ultraviolent Colour
is an unflinchingly lensed, gloomy representation of a personâs
self-destruction and ultimate demise. The soundtrack is just as
much an important lead character as is Mercedesâs portrayal of
Emily. Kudos are in order for the expertly chosen musical score,
executed by Stalaggh, Sadwrist, Sex-Android, and Sander Cage of
Bloodporn fame.

If youâre a supporter of independent, underground cinema, thenAn Ultraviolent Colouris available right now for DVD
pre-order from
CAT 4 Collective and is limited
to 100 copies. Itâs currently priced at $10.00 â you wonât be
sorry.